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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
2
Office boy delivers a social charm line urging women to support a backward young man aiming for a future home. The piece humorously ties matrimony to store offerings and lists a wide range of hardware and house furnishings from the shop. Susie and Thomas exchange a cautious pledge as a light, period-tinged social vignette.
The Cass County Fair is set for September 1 and 2. District Court proceedings occur on September 22.
A critique of reformers in Wisconsin and beyond, arguing that many favor personal power over public good. It cites Stevenson and LaFollette, claiming reformers act autocratically, reward allies, punish opponents, and lack gratitude, risking the party’s downfall if they do not bend to their will.
Report surveys early 19th century New York Safety Fund scheme and 1907 rail wage comparisons. Highlights bank depositor risk, overexpansion, and eventual repeal. contrasts English and American freight rates, worker wages, and railway efficiency. Emphasizes regulation, fair practice, and national economic impact.
The piece asserts a nationwide revival with mills running full, crops improving, railroads expanding, and abundant money in reserve. It highlights $861,326,450 in reserve currency held by national banks as of May 14, notes arterial weakness but predicted elasticity, and cites a $1.445 billion national gold stock with 36 percent in national banks. Harvest prospects valued at $80 billion are framed as a foundation for sustained prosperity, urging purchase of coal from Green Bay Lumber Co.
Mrs Katherine Wallace widow of T G Wallace and pioneer of the county died Saturday afternoon at her east of the city home after a two month illness due to heart trouble. Born in New York state she was 74. She came to the county in 1869, survived by son Woodroe and daughter Katie, with brothers in Dakota and Illinois. Funeral tomorrow at ten at the late home with Rev George officiating. burial in Atlantic cemetery.
Daily callers flood Prof Leon the clairvoyant at 708 Chestnut Street praising his skill and the thorough, fair readings. His center grows as clients advertise his powers and trusted methods amid skepticism.
The west bound Rock Island local train due at 9 53 yesterday morning between here and Council Bluffs broke down in the same troublesome area as in recent months. Frank Lister and wife plan to move from this city to Council Bluffs and he will set up his headquarters there.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sophia Beener will be held tomorrow morning at nine at the Catholic church with interment to follow in the Atlantic Catholic cemetery.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Rankin were held this afternoon at the family home 805 Chestnut Street with Rev A C Douglas of Des Moines officiating. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. Moses Holcomb, widow of a former Wiota resident, were brought from Menlo and interred in Wiota. Wm Ludden has resumed duties at Thurman furniture store after illness. Mrs Bertha Taylor of Omaha, formerly Miss Bertha Johnson of this city, is visiting local relatives and friends.
Democratic delegates from Cass county are called to assemble in Atlantic on September16 to select 10 delegates for the state convention. A Republican district convention will meet in Des Moines September24 to nominate a Supreme Court judge to fill the late Charlies A. Bishop’s vacancy. Dated September 1908 Cass county democratic committee officials Eller and Gardner sign.
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